

The Morningstar MC3 is a fully programmable MIDI controller designed with compact dimensions of 122 x 72 x 48 mm. It is powered by either a 9-12V DC center negative (minimum 80mA) power supply or USB power. The hardware features an anodized aluminum enclosure, soft-touch foot switches, and a 20 x 2 character LCD display.
The MC3 is equipped with versatile connectivity options, including:
- 1 x 5-pin MIDI Out/Thru
- 1 x Class Compliant USB Type B (receives bus power, sends & receives MIDI)
- 1 x 1/4" Omniports (expression pedal in, aux switch in, or MIDI out)
- 4 x 3.5mm TRS MIDI Out (ports 3 & 4 are tip/ring switchable)
Key Features and Functionality:
- Capable of sending up to 16 different MIDI messages per switch
- 30 dual-page banks of 3 switches for versatile preset control
- Universal MIDI controller compatible with any device accepting MIDI
- Supports various MIDI and function message types, including PC, CC, Note,
SysEx, MIDI Clock, and more
- Ability to send up to 16 different MIDI messages across 16 MIDI channels
with each switch
- Action-based control with assignable actions such as Press, Release, Double
Tap, Long Press, and more
- MIDI clock support for sending, receiving, and relaying MIDI clock to keep
effects synced
- USB class-compliant and powered, enabling control of DAWs, plugins, and
music software
- Expression pedal control for smooth continuous MIDI control with user-
selectable pedal response curves
- Multi-type MIDI outputs via 5-pin, TRS, and USB ports
- Expandable with aux switches for additional control over presets and
controller navigation
- Compatible with the Morningstar Editor app for intuitive programming and
management of presets and settings
The MC3's technical specifications and versatile functionality make it a powerful and compact MIDI controller suitable for various musical applications.
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